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Ennead Architects places copper dome on New York cathedral in time for Easter

New York studio Ennead Architects has renovated the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine in Manhattan by adding a batten-seam copper dome that « could last another 100 years ». Read more

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Brutalist-style villa by Espacio 18 embodies « natural beauty » of Yucatán Peninsula caves

Mexican practice Espacio 18 Arquitectura has designed a concrete holiday home in Tulum with a circular window in one of the ceilings that reveals a swimming pool. Read more

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Kengo Kuma nestles staggered housing complex on Japanese hillside

Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has added a staggered housing development, which employs construction techniques taken from dams, to a mountainous location in Japan. Read more

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Wulf Architekten creates « strong, yet elegant » police station in Bavaria

Berlin-based studio Wulf Architekten has unveiled a dark-blue police station wrapped in bands of brass windows in the Bavarian city of Passau, Germany. Read more

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Citron lamp by Tongqi Lu Design

Dezeen Showroom: Shanghai-based studio Tongqi Lu Design has launched Citron, a mood lamp that resembles a lemon. Read more

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4 practical steps for better productivity

Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? With so many demands on our time and attention, staying focused and accomplishing our goals can be difficult. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply trying to be more productive in your daily life, there are practical steps you can take to …

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Rise Design Studio adds reclaimed-brick extensions to Queen’s Park House

Reclaimed bricks and large windows define the side and rear extensions that London practice Rise Design Studio has added to a mid-terrace Victorian house in Queen’s Park. Read more

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Six fashion and textile student projects that centre on their materials

Dezeen School Shows: we’ve picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. Read more

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Yabu Pushelberg references multi-faceted LA culture in conjoined hotels

Canadian design studio Yabu Pushelberg has created the Moxy and AC Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles to encapsulate a variety of references to the surrounding city. Read more

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Dezeen Debate features « instant icon » library by Heatherwick Studios

The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Heatherwick Studio’s designs for its first public library, a plant-covered building in Maryland, US. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. Read more

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